OpenAI Plans Potential $1 Trillion IPO Filing By 2026 As Altman Seeks Capital For Ambitious AI Goals

Oct 30, 2025 03:25 pm CST

OpenAI is preparing for what could be one of history's largest IPOs, potentially valuing the AI leader at $1 trillion. Sources indicate the company may file with regulators as early as late 2026, with plans to raise at least $60 billion to fund CEO Sam Altman's ambitious agenda, though CFO Sarah Friar reportedly targets a 2027 listing timeframe.